Easy Greek Chicken Marinade Recipes | 2 Authentic Family Recipes
Some recipes become part of your family without anyone ever writing them down. These two easy Greek chicken marinade recipes have been made in my family for generations, each with its own story and personality. The first comes from my late Pappou Lazo, who emigrated from Greece to Australia and loved a creamy Greek yoghurt […]
Sloppy Joe Burgers
Sloppy Joe burgers might not be Greek, but if there’s one thing Greek families know how to cook, it’s ground beef. From bifteki and soutzoukakia to pastitsio and moussaka, mince has always had a place at the family table. So while this recipe leans more American than Mediterranean, I couldn’t resist giving it a go. […]
Kreas Kokkinisto (Greek Beef Braised in Red Sauce)
Kreas Kokkinisto (Greek Beef Braised in Red Sauce) There are some meals that instantly remind you of a person, and for me, this kreas kokkinisto recipe will always remind me of my Pappou. After spending hours outside working in the garden, this was exactly the kind of meal Yiayia would put on the table for […]
Homemade Bread Rolls (Greek Village-Style Recipe)
Homemade Bread Rolls (Greek Village-Style) These homemade bread rolls are based on my Yiayia Anna’s traditional Greek village bread recipe, shaped into rustic bakery-style rolls with a soft fluffy centre and lightly chewy crust. They’re not brioche buns, overly crusty artisan rolls or soft pull-apart dinner rolls. Instead, they’re the kind of traditional bread rolls […]
Best Avgolemono Soup with Chicken
Best Avgolemono Soup Recipe with Chicken (Yiayia Vaso’s Kotosoupa Avgolemono) There are certain recipes that instantly take you back home, and for me, this is one of them. Growing up, there was always one dish waiting for us after a long trip overseas, especially after coming back from Greece. You’d walk through the door exhausted, […]
Greek-Style Penne with Mince (My Mama’s Recipe)
Greek-Style Penne with Mince (My Mama’s Recipe) If you’re after an easy penne pasta with ground beef recipe that’s comforting, simple and full of flavour, this is one I grew up with. This Greek-style penne with mince is inspired by traditional makaronia me kima, but instead of serving the sauce over spaghetti, everything is mixed […]
Pastitsio
My Mama’s Best Greek Pastitsio Recipe (Authentic Family Style) If you’re looking for the best Greek pastichio recipe authentic enough to feel traditional but simple enough to actually make, this is it. Also known as pastitsio (or commonly searched as pastichio), this classic Greek pasta bake is often compared to lasagna: layered with pasta, rich […]
Beef Rissoles Recipe (Easy, Juicy & Full of Flavour)
Beef Rissoles Recipe (Easy, Juicy & Full of Flavour) Beef rissoles can be made in a variety of shapes. In this recipe we’ve done them more of a football shape, but you can also shape them into smaller round patties if you prefer. Traditionally, rissoles are often flattened, but this slightly thicker, oval-style version keeps […]
Best Chocolate Cake (With Molten Chocolate Centre)
This is hands down one of the best chocolate cakes I’ve ever made – a rich and indulgent chocolate cake recipe with a molten centre that pours out when sliced. Especially when you want something easy that still gets a reaction. I made this recipe about 10 years ago and wrote it down at the […]
Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
Soutzoukakia (Greek Meatballs in Tomato Sauce) If you’re looking for Greek meatballs that are rich, comforting and full of flavour, this is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again. Soutzoukakia in tomato sauce are soft, oval-shaped beef meatballs simmered in a simple tomato sauce. They’re hearty, family-friendly, and perfect with crispy […]